EY Graduate Programme - Business Consulting Associate (Finance)

At EY, we want you to be yourself. We want you to bring your intelligence, energy and integrity into our business. Think how much further you’ll go surrounded by people who will encourage you to express your ideas and who will value your opinions.

Starting a career with EY is your opportunity to receive early responsibility, support and training as you set out to achieve your career ambitions. You will receive exposure to some of our largest clients and projects, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals, both locally and globally. You’ll also receive guidance on how to help them manage risks, address issues and capitalise on opportunities.

The opportunity

At EY, we believe your career is a journey and we are committed to providing an array of exciting opportunities to help you find the career path that is right for you.

As part of our Finance Consulting practice, you will work with leading organizations to rethink and transform their Finance function, helping them address some of their most complex challenges in a business environment that is more challenging than ever. Here you’ll get to work with large, dynamic teams to strategize, design and implement Finance solutions that enable our clients to accelerate business value. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and be exposed to projects across our core Finance capabilities, which includes:

Finance Strategy and Transformation

Finance Operating Model Design

Global Business Services and Outsourcing 

Finance Process Optimization

Finance Technology Solutions, such as robotics, data analytics and other digital enablers to enable a more agile Finance function 

Your key responsibilities

Contribute to the successful delivery of Finance projects, and be accountable for producing high-quality work deliverables 

Learn and demonstrate technical competence across our Finance capabilities over time, and take a practical, value-driven approach to solving client challenges

Support Project Managers to deliver projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality expectations on a day-to-day basis

Anticipate and manage project risks, and ensure project team and key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

Establish and maintain relationships with external client personnel at appropriate levels

Support business development activities, including preparing proposals to win new projects in the market

Be up-to-date with new, disruptive trends that have the potential to impact our solutions and our client’s businesses

Skills and attributes for success

Driven, dedicated and able to work under pressure

Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently

Analytical, innovative and digitally-savvy, with a willingness to learn and develop new digital Finance offerings

A team player with strong leadership qualities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good command of spoken and written English 

To qualify for the role you must have

Have at least an average distinction/ 2nd upper degree in a relevant Accounting, Business or Finance discipline. Candidates with degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other equivalent fields, but with a keen interest in Finance Consulting are also welcome

Currently be in your final year or a fresh graduate. Individuals with post-graduate degrees and / or professional qualifications are also encouraged to apply

You are required to include a cover letter, most updated resume, academic transcripts (secondary & tertiary), certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents with your application to be considered.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Past relevant trainee/internship experiences

A good record of extra-curricular activities

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.